Preview our editors' favorite events for the week of June 22, - June 27, 2013

Saturday, June 22

Let’s face it: We’re all a little bit in love with You’ve Got Mail. What you may not know is that before it was a movie, the story of two love-struck pen pals who can’t stand each other in real life was a musical entitled She Loves Me (and before that it was a play called Parfumerie). The... More

Japanese food fans, take note. The Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden is hosting The Art of Making Sushi with Yoshimi Arai. Learn how to make your own sushi rolls and miso soup. Arai draws from her expertise in the art of Japanese culinary presentation to lead... More

Beer. Live Music. Cornhole. Bocce. Whole-roasted pigs. Captain Lawrence Brewing Company’s Brew Crew Pig Roast combines it all. You’ll be able to drink all your favorite Captain Lawrence brews (along with a few new ones) while chowing down on the Village Dog's... More

There’s not a whole lot happening around the County for punk rock fans. So when something as kick ass as an in-store meet and greet with the Misfits comes along, you really shouldn’t miss it. They’ll be at Clockwork Records, where you can have them sign anything Misfits related... More

Sunday, June 23

Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes is quickly establishing her voice as one of the most distinctive in all of blues-rock—evidenced by the band’s Best New Artist and Best Rock Performance nominations at the 2013 Grammy Awards. And now is your chance to see... More

Check out the area’s best rising talent at Stepping Stones Museum for Children as they host their first Youth Talent Showcase. Local kids will be singing, dancing, and performing for the community... More

Tuesday, June 25

It’s New York City. It’s 1999. Crime is at an all-time low. People are still riding the dot-com wave. Declan Coulter, an “urban hick,” is trying--albeit hilariously—to try and find his way in the world. That’s the premise of Michael Malone’s darkly funny look at the East Village in his... More

Wednesday, June 26

In the latest live concert from their Summerfest 2013 series, Cross County Shopping Center presents The BStreet Band, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen, on The Green in the center of the mall. Bring your blankets and chairs and pass the evening with the best of The Boss... More

Thursday, June 27

Feeling spicy? Check out Argentinean Night at Sonora. Enjoy a four-course dinner complemented by live tango dancing... More

On select Thursdays this summer, head to The Green at the center of the Cross County Shopping Center for free outdoor movies. Bring blankets and chairs, and settle in for the baseball classic A League of Their Own... More